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the experience

you can look forward to

Flying in a hot air balloon is an amazing experience, which you値l remember forever. Ballooning is both serene and thrilling, offering breathtaking views and a feeling of freedom which is totally unique.

“breathtaking views”

You値l have a real-life airborne adventure too, because hot air balloons travel with the wind so you never know exactly where you値l fly or what you値l see. Will it be busy towns, rolling hills, ancient forests, or even your home?

“airborne adventure”

Whichever one of our 100+ launch sites you fly from you値l wonder at the beautiful British landscape and wildlife hundreds or even thousands of feet below. Then, as you relax sipping Champagne after landing, you値l want to do it all over again...read more

A 3 to 4 hour experience including:

Greeting and registration

Briefing by your pilot

Invitation to help with balloon inflation

Around an hour痴 flight in an iconic Virgin balloon

Champagne toast after landing(or soft drink)

Presentation of certificate signed by your pilot & endorsed by SirRichard Branson

I absolutely loved my experience, which was a present for my 29th Birthday. I've always wanted to fly in a balloon and this trip certainly didn't disappoint. Des (pilot) and Colin (the road crew) were very professional but extremely friendly and welcoming. Please pass on my thanks to them! I would love to fly in a balloon again!

your balloon flight experience

before

Your adventure will begin when you arrive at the launch site to be welcomed by your experienced pilot and crew.

The pilot will introduce you to hot air ballooning and give you a full safety briefing. You値l then be invited to help with the inflation of the balloon, if you wish to.

Before long you値l be climbing into the balloon basket. We have lift-off.

in flight

Rising smoothly towards the clouds, you値l be surprised by how still it feels in a hot air balloon. It痴 an almost motionless experience.

Within minutes, you値l be cruising at several thousand feet and able to see for miles around. Have your camera ready for amazing views of the patchwork landscape and possible wildlife sightings.

You値l find there痴 no noise from the wind as the balloon is traveling with it. The only thing breaking the silence will be the occasional roar of the burners.

After a magical hour (approx.), the pilot will find a suitable landing spot and bring the balloon in to land.

after

Still glowing from the experience, you値l enjoy a glass of Champagne (or soft drink if you prefer) to toast your flight. You値l then be presented with a certificate signed by Sir Richard Branson and your balloon pilot.

Finally, the crew will return you to your launch site. Once home, you can relax, reflect and regale. You池e an airborne adventurer.